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Where to stay in Pattaya: The best hotels and areas for visitors

May 5, 2023 By James Clark

Pattaya is a beach city in Chonburi Province, about 150 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is famous for its bars and night clubs, though the city also promotes itself as a family destination. Pattaya is the quickest beach break from Bangkok. Its proximity to Bangkok guarantees a steady stream of visitors who are looking for […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: pattaya, thailand

How to go from Koh Lipe to Langkawi by boat

May 4, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Koh Lipe is the southernmost island in Thailand, and it’s the closest inhabited island to Langkawi in Malaysia. It is possible to travel by boat between the two islands, making it one of the more memorable international border crossings in Southeast Asia. Here is how to go from Koh Lipe to Langkawi by boat. Koh […]

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Hotel Review: Chaba Chalet, Hua Hin – Thailand

April 29, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Chaba Chalet. Address: 1/18 Sasong Road, Hua Hin, Thailand. I stayed at the Chaba Chalet in Hua Hin, Thailand. I booked online at the rate of $11.93 USD per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Hua Hin. This is a convenient area to stay in Hua Hin. Chaba […]

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Hotel Review: Pudsadee Hotel, Chiang Mai – Thailand

April 25, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Pudsadee Hotel. Address: 3/10 Soi 5 Phrapokklao Rd, Old City, Chiang Mai, Thailand. I stayed at the Pudsadee Hotel in Chiang Mai. I booked online at the rate of 450 THB ($12.95 USD) and I booked for the price and location in Chiang Mai. Pudsadee Hotel is inside the old city area (inside […]

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Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal: A guide to Bangkok main train station (AKA Bang Sue Grand Station)

April 14, 2023 By James Clark 23 Comments

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (also known as Bang Sue Grand Station) is the new central railway station of Bangkok, replacing the existing Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong). The station is located next to Bang Sue Junction Station in the north of Bangkok. [Bang Sue Junction next to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.] The station began […]

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: bangkok, southeast asia rail, thailand, train station

Notes on Hua Hin: The beach city near Bangkok that appeals to retirees and remote workers

April 6, 2023 By James Clark 4 Comments

Hua Hin is a beachside city on the upper Gulf of Thailand. This is where the Bay of Bangkok ends and the Gulf of Thailand begins. Outside of the bay is where the beaches start getting better. While it’s not the best beach on the Gulf Coast, it’s the best mainland beach near Bangkok. Hua […]

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Thailand islands guide: Every island where you can stay

March 30, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

This is a guide listing every island in Thailand where you can stay. From homestays, camping, bungalows, hostels, guesthouses, hotels, and resorts. Every habitable island in Thailand Thailand has over 1400 islands, though a better number to know is how many islands you can visit, and how many islands can you stay at. This is […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: island, thailand

Don Muang Airport Train: Getting the train from DMK to Central Bangkok

March 23, 2023 By James Clark 18 Comments

Don Muang was the original airport of Bangkok until it was replaced by Suvarnabhumi. After closing down briefly, it reopened as a hub for low-cost airlines serving flights from the Asia-Pacific region. The airport was served by infrequent long-distance trains at Don Muang Station across the road. If you arrived at the wrong hour you […]

Filed Under: Urban Rail Transit Tagged With: airport train, bangkok, dmk airport, thailand

Hotel Review: Indra Hotel Hatyai, Hat Yai – Thailand

March 13, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel review of the Indra Hotel Hatyai, a budget hotel in Hat Yai, Thailand. Hotel Name: Indra Hotel Hatyai. Address: 92, Thammanoonwithi, Hat Yai Central, Hat Yai, Thailand. I stayed at the Indra Hotel Hatyai in Hat Yai, Thailand. I booked online at the rate of 515 THB per night ($14.80 USD), and I booked […]

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Hotel Review: Sweet Pound Hotel, Pattaya – Thailand

March 7, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Sweet Pound Hotel. Address: 519/16-17 Pattayasaysong 9 Alley, Pattaya, Thailand. I stayed at the Sweet Pound Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. I booked online at the rate of 640.55 THB ($19 USD) per night, and I booked for the combination of price and location in Pattaya. The hotel is a 2-star hotel, and I […]

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